High Ercall Primary School

A good foundation school school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for High Ercall Primary School.

Telford, TF66AF Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Road
High Ercall
Telford, TF66AF

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123370
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Road, High Ercall, Telford, TF6 6AF
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
The Beacon Co-operative Learning trust
Capacity
156 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
146
Free School Meals
6.8% (10 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.9%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
111.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
110.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.0 (10.5 below average)
Reading Score:
111.0 (+5.8 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.1 (2.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 111.0
2023 106.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
146 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High Expectations, High Ercall"

Reflective Resilient Resourceful Respectful Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher's Welcome: Welcome to High Ercall Primary School. We are a caring, friendly and successful rural primary school with 5 classes and a private provider nursery. We aim to provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children learn in a partnership with parents, making learning fun, creative, active and shared. The school emphasizes high expectations, a broad and ambitious curriculum, and the Five Rs (Reflective, Resilient, Resourceful, Respectful, Responsible) to develop confident, independent learners who are ready for life in Modern Britain.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rise and Shine Breakfast Club After School Chill Club Arts & Crafts Indoor Games Forest School Construction Club High 5 - Netball Crossbar – Fitness, Circuits and Ball Games Science Club Doodle Club Movie and popcorn night! Young Voices

Sports

swimming archery football athletics basketball netball

Facilities

Original Victorian building Main school building Access to both buildings for adults and children Ramp to an entrance of the Victorian Building Main building on one level Forest area Large playground Outdoor spaces Library (refurbishment) Outdoor play equipment Garden area Parking considerations and site layout

Curriculum Highlights

Assessment Curriculum Overview Curriculum Statement School Values & British Values Teaching Art Teaching Computing Teaching DT Teaching French Teaching Geography Teaching History Teaching in our Early Years Teaching Mathematics Teaching Music Teaching Phonics Teaching Physical Education Teaching PSHE (including the RSE curriculum) Teaching Reading Teaching Religious Education Teaching Science Teaching Speaking and Listening Teaching Writing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care runs from 3.15pm until 5.30pm each evening (Monday to Thursday) and until 4.15pm on Fridays. Booking and registrations are via an online form; emergency bookings can be made by telephone or in person at the school office. Payment is required in advance, in blocks such as a week or month. The Edenred account number is P21028473. Pick up must be by 5.30pm. Children may complete homework if they wish. The Chill Club is held in the same site and uses the door at the front of the Victorian Building.

Admissions Criteria

The school has an agreed admission number of 20 pupils for Reception and 24 pupils for Years 3–6. Admission is managed by Telford and Wrekin Council. Priority is given to: 1) Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school; 2) Looked-after children or children who have ceased to be looked after; 3) Children who live in the defined attendance area; 4) Children with exceptional health reasons; 5) Siblings and step-siblings living at the same address attending the school; 6) Other children living in the attendance area; 7) Children of staff; 8) Any remaining places to applicants from outside the attendance area. Applications are completed online via the council, with a closing date in January 2025. Parents may nominate up to four schools and may transfer between schools via the in-year admissions process.

Financial Information

There is no information about school fees because this is a state-funded primary school. Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) are available for Reception to Year 2. In Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6) the cost of a school meal is £2.60.

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